In this hard-hitting commentary, Dr. John E. Warren argues that the U.S. is succumbing to internal collapse as Trump pressures senior military leaders, threatens deployment of...
Virginia Natural Gas President & CEO Shannon O. Pierce will chair the 2026 Hampton Roads Heart Ball, leading community efforts to expand equitable health, support research...
Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. argues that in a future powered by AI, success will depend not on outcomputing machines, but on deep human skills — empathy,...
Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, who led a national boycott of Target over rollback of DEI commitments, will deliver the keynote address for Portsmouth NAACP’s 76th...
Virginia Beach voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to embed the 10-1 district-based plan into the city charter or revert to a modified 7-3-1 system —...
In 107 Days, Kamala Harris recounts the whirlwind of becoming the Democratic nominee after Joe Biden’s withdrawal, offering a candid and unfiltered look at the shortest...
Black BRAND will celebrate its 10th Anniversary Black Diamond Weekend, Nov. 13-15 in Hampton Roads, bringing entrepreneurs, community leaders, and business experts together for networking, growth,...
Family, friends, and community gathered at Third Baptist Church in Portsmouth for a heartfelt celebration of Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, honoring his faith, career, and legacy of...
The Virginia African-American Cultural Center hosts its 6th annual Community Fall Festival on Oct. 11, featuring music, dance, arts, wellness forums, and honors for civil rights...
Howard University Museum’s exhibit “Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival” showcases over 40 Gordon Parks photos and artifacts capturing sacred Black spaces, faith, and resilience across...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
